Ivy Hall PTO January 2020 Blog

Welcome Back, Wildcats!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Winter Break. The Ivy Hall PTO has a lot of great events planned for the spring. Be sure to read our blog and follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with all the info.

Yearbook Sales Are Open!

Did you forget to order a yearbook during registration? Good news–you can order one now on the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.  Simply log in, scroll down, and look for the order form. If you don't see it, it means you have already ordered. If you have questions about your order, you can contact the Ivy Hall Office staff for help: 847.459.0022. If you need assistance with Membership Toolkit, reach out to [email protected].

Graphic art of round yellow face wearing red ballcap with camera held in front

Yearbook Committee Needs Your PHOTOS!

Yearbook designing is just around the corner. The more photos they have, the better. If you have photos from class parties, Ice Cream Social, Book Fair, Special Lunch, Ice Cream Wednesday, or just around school, consider submitting them to the yearbook. Pictures with students, faculty, and families are encouraged–even those snapped with cell phones! Contact Sandy Heltzer or Melanie Gurel for more information.

Round graphic art of envelope back with red heart and label Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Party Sign-Up Closing Soon

Don't miss out on the chance to join in on the fun. This is the last chance to sign up for Valentine's Day Parties. This form will close on Jan. 17. If you have any questions, contact your Room Parent about your class specifically, or reach out to [email protected] for general questions. 

Red Variety Show poster with clapperboard

Cancellation Warning: Variety Show

If we do not secure enough Committee Chairs and parent volunteers by Feb. 1, we will be forced to cancel the Variety Show. If you have ANY knowledge of clipping/editing music or would just like to be a "stagehand," please sign up! Our students are always looking forward to this show every year! IVY HALL STUDENTS "Got Talent"–Let's show it off, with your help!

Sign up to help: IVY HALL PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT

Spring Book Fair Coming Soon!

Our Spring Book Fair is planned for Feb. 4–6! Save the date to attend–Parents are welcome! Book Fair hours and featured books info is coming soon. Please consider volunteering! We need volunteers to help with set-up on Mon., Feb. 3, and to work the Book Fair during various shifts on Tues., Feb. 4, Wed., Feb. 5, and Thurs., Feb. 6, including teardown that evening. Please consider volunteering your time at this fun event–many of our volunteers have said this is their favorite event to donate their time to in supporting the PTO. Sign up on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT.

We Are Bringing Back Pizza Bingo!

Save the date for Pizza Bingo and Silent Auction–Mar. 5, from 6–8 p.m. More details to come next week. In the meantime, Committee members are hard at work trying to drum up amazing items to bid on. Donations are welcome. Please help us spread the word! In addition, the Committee could use more parent volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT. If you have any questions, reach out to Alisha Patel.

Committees In Need!

Many of our committees are still in need of a full team. Please consider donating your time to one of the following committees:

  • Pizza Bingo
  • Entertainment Nights
  • Yearbook
  • Breakfast With Your Buddy
  • Girls' and Guys' 5th-Grade Night Out
  • Family Picnic
  • Variety Show

Please head over to the Ivy Hall PTO MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT today if you'd like to sign up to volunteer at these events. Contact Maria Papageorgiou or one of the committee chairs (contact info on MTK forms) if you'd be willing to get more involved by joining a committee.

Dates to Remember

  • Jan. 15– Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Jan. 22 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Jan. 29 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 4–6 – Spring Book Fair
  • Feb. 5 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 12 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day Parties, 2–2:45 p.m.
  • Feb. 19 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Feb. 26 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Mar. 4 – Ice Cream Wednesday
  • Mar. 5 – Pizza BINGO, 6–8 p.m.